Edward W Smith Jr Foundation | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like Edward W Smith Jr Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 65-6317648
Foundation Overview
Based in Port St Lucie, FL, Edward W Smith Jr Foundation has awarded 152 grants totaling $1,185,000 to organizations in Florida, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 17 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
78% of all grants are concentrated in Florida, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Ft Lauderdale (24%), Miami (18%), Fort Pierce (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 4% change over 9 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (89%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Edward W Smith Jr Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4kids Of South Florida | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fdn | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Gateway Community Outreach | $20,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Grace Way Village | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Hope South Florida | $5,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| House Of Hope | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| House Of Hope | $5,000 | Stuart, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Life Net 4 Families | $25,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Macular Degenaration Association | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Miami Project To Cure Paralysis | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Mustard Seed Ministries | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Wounded Warior Project | $5,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| Impact Melanoma | $5,000 | Concord, MA, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2025 |
| 4kids Of South Florida | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fdn | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Gateway Community Outreach | $20,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Hope South Florida | $5,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| House Of Hope | $5,000 | Stuart, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Life Net 4 Families | $25,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Macular Degenaration Association | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Miami Project To Cure Paralysis | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Missionary Flights International | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Wounded Warior Project | $5,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Unrestricyted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Mustard Seed Ministries | $2,500 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| House Of Hope | $5,000 | Stuart, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Grace Way Village | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| Grace Way Village | $2,500 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2024 |
| 4kids Of South Florida | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fo | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Gateway Community Outreac | $15,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Harvest Aviation | $5,000 | Wachual, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Hope South Florida | $2,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| House Of Hope | $3,000 | Stuart, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Life Net 4 Families | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Macular Degenaration Association | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Miami Project To Cure Paralysis | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Missionary Flights International | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Wounded Warior Project | $5,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Unrestricyted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| 4kids Of South Florida | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fo | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Gateway Community Outreac | $15,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Harvest Aviation | $5,000 | Wachual, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Hope South Florida | $2,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| House Of Hope | $3,000 | Stuart, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Life Net 4 Families | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Macular Degenaration Association | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Miami Project To Cure Paralysis | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Missionary Flights International | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| Wounded Warior Project | $5,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Unrestricyted Use By Charity | 2023 |
| 4kids Of South Florida | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fo | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Gateway Community Outreac | $15,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Harvest Aviation | $5,000 | Wachual, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Hope South Florida | $2,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| House Of Hope | $3,000 | Stuart, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Life Net 4 Families | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Macular Degenaration Association | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Miami Project To Cure Paralysis | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Missionary Flights International | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation | $5,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| 4kids Of South Florida | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fo | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Gateway Community Outreac | $15,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Harvest Aviation | $5,000 | Wachual, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Hope South Florida | $2,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| House Of Hope | $3,000 | Stuart, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Life Net 4 Families | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Macular Degenaration Association | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Miami Project To Cure Paralysis | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Missionary Flights International | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation | $5,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2022 |
| Gateway Community Outreach | $17,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| Life Net 4 Families | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| 4kids Of South Florida | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| Miami Project To Cure Paralysis | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| House Of Hope | $3,000 | Stuart, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| Harvest Aviation | $5,000 | Wachual, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| Hope South Florida | $5,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| Missionary Flights International | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted By Charity | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2021 |
| 4kids Of South Florida | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2020 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2020 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2020 |
| Gateway Community | $20,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2020 |
| Hallandale Food Pantry | $12,000 | Hallandale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2020 |
| Harvest Aviation | $5,000 | Wachual, FL, US | Inrestricted Use By Charity | 2020 |
| Hope South Florida | $8,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Life Net 4 Families | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2020 |
| Macular Degeneration | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2020 |
| Missionary Flights Intl | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Breast Cancer Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2020 |
| The Miami Project To Cure Paralysis | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Gateway Community | $10,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2017 |
| Sylvester Comprehensive | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2017 |
| Miami Project To Cure | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2017 |
| Hallandale Food Pantry | $10,000 | Hallandale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2017 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2017 |
| Diabetes Research | $5,000 | Hollywood, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2017 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | $5,000 | Timonium, MD, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2017 |
| The Breast Cancer Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2017 |
| University Of Miami | $10,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2017 |
| Harvest Aviation | $10,000 | Wauchula, FL, US | Unresticted Use By Charity | 2017 |
| 4kids Of South Florida | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2017 |
| Life Net 4 Families | $25,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2017 |
| Macular Degeration | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2017 |
| Gateway Community | $15,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2016 |
| Sylvester Comprehensive | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2016 |
| Miami Project To Cure | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2016 |
| Hallandale Food Pantry | $10,000 | Hallandale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2016 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2016 |
| Diabetes Research | $5,000 | Hollywood, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2016 |
| Cure Psp Foundation | $5,000 | Timonium, MD, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2016 |
| The Breast Cancer Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2016 |
| University Of Miami | $10,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By The Charity | 2016 |
| Harvest Aviation | $10,000 | Wauchula, FL, US | Unresticted Use By Charity | 2016 |
| 4kids Of South Florida | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2016 |
| Life Net 4 Families | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2016 |
| Macular Degeration | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Unrestricted Use By Charity | 2016 |
Foundations Similar to Edward W Smith Jr Foundation
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($2,596,286-$2,611,609), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in FL that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Huizenga Family Foundation Inc
EIN: 65-0018158 | 378 grants awarded |
$2,604,104
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
West Palm Beach, FL
Same state |
|
|
Sharon Young Murphy Foundation Inc
EIN: 85-1394707 | 209 grants awarded |
$2,605,154
(≈ Similar) |
$3,500
median grant |
Naples, FL
Same state |
|
|
Tr The Emily W Scott Fdn Uw
EIN: 58-6184748 | 76 grants awarded |
$2,596,286
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
Orlando, FL
Same state |
|
|
Paula S Henson Foundation
EIN: 11-6608110 | 47 grants awarded |
$2,611,514
(≈ Similar) |
$4,000
median grant |
Altamonte Springs, FL
Same state |
|
|
The Dianne And Michael Bienes Charitable
EIN: 65-0016668 | 69 grants awarded |
$2,611,609
(≈ Similar) |
$5,000
median grant |
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in FL:
Contact Information
Official contact details for Edward W Smith Jr Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 65-6317648 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 320 SE COURANCES DR Port St Lucie, FL 34984-6666 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Edward W Smith Jr Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Co-trustee | Jack J Appel |
|---|---|
| Co-trustee | John E Carter |
| Co-trustee | Marlin R Lee |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for Edward W Smith Jr Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.